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Sandia National Laboratories is developing a neutron scatter camera that is expected to detect radiation from much greater distances and through more shielding than current detection instruments. The company is based in California.

Results of neutron scatter camera testing have been totally encouraging. This new neutron scatter camera project is currently supported by the Office of Nonproliferation R&D in the National Nuclear Security Administration. The new neutron scatter camera has an extensive advantage over traditional neutron detection as it can differentiate low energy neutrons from high energy neutrons. It consists of elements containing proton-rich liquid scintillators in two planes. As neutrons travel through the scintillator, they bounce off protons like billiard balls.